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Iranian footballer changes mind on asylum in Australia

One member of the Iranian women's football team has decided to leave Australia, taking the number seeking asylum to six, amid fears they could be in danger after they did not sing Iran's national anthem before a game.

Iranian footballer changes mind on asylum in Australia
Image: Sky News
One member of the Iranian women's football team has decided to leave Australia, taking the number seeking asylum to six, amid fears they could be in danger after they did not sing Iran's national anthem before a game.

Originally published at Sky News

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